Yamaha YZF-R1 (2007–2008)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Yamaha YZF-R1 (2007–2008) takes 3.1 L of oil with a filter change (2.9 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)3.1 L
Oil capacity (without filter)2.9 L
Oil capacity (dry fill)3.83 L
Coolant (radiator)2.76 L
Consumables
Engine oil gradeSAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50, API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Coolant typeHigh-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors for aluminum engines, mixed 1:1 with distilled water
Oil filter (OEM)5GH-13440-80From a Yamaha oil filter fitment list, entry "YZF-R1 4C8 07-08" — matches this generation's chassis code exactly.
Air filter (OEM)
Spark plug (OEM)NGK CR9EK
Front brake pads (OEM)
Rear brake pads (OEM)
Drive chainDAIDO 50VA8, 118 links
Clutch free play10–15 mm
Drivetrain
Chain size50VA8 (DAIDO)
Chain links118
Chain slack30–40 mm
Chain 15-link limit239.3 mm
Chain 20-link limit0 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)17T
Rear sprocket (OEM)45T
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tire size190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)
Front tire pressure250 kPa
Rear tire pressure290 kPa
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4.5 mm
Rear brake disc (min)4.5 mm
Brake pad — front (min)0.8 mm
Brake pad — rear (min)1 mm
Clutch friction plate (min)2.8 mm
Drive chain slack (limit)0 mm